Coconut Grove - Ludmilla vs Fannie Bay - Parap

Coconut Grove - Ludmilla and Fannie Bay - Parap are neighbouring areas in Darwin with distinct differences in education and income for First Nations people. In Fannie Bay - Parap, the typical First Nations personal income is $807 and 57.1% finished Year 12. These figures are far higher than in Coconut Grove - Ludmilla, where the typical First Nations personal income is $496 and only 30.1% finished Year 12. Coconut Grove - Ludmilla has a larger First Nations population and a higher share of people who speak a First Nations language.

Daily life is very similar in both places, as both are very walkable and every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. This shared accessibility is a core feature of both areas, although their local amenities differ. Fannie Bay - Parap has a much higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of schools and groceries, while Coconut Grove - Ludmilla is far better for walking to health services.